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Herbaceous Perennial

Eryngium planum 'Jade Frost'PBR (v)
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blue eryngo 'Jade Frost'

A more compact variety of Sea Holly. It's green leaves have creamy edges to them and thistle-like flowers which turn from white to indigo are produced from July to August

Synonyms
Eryngium 'Jade Frost'
Eryngium × tripartitum 'Jade Frost'
see moreEryngium tripartitum 'Jade Frost'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver Green Cream
Summer Blue Purple Grey Silver Green Cream
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Apiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Eryngium can be annuals, biennials or perennials with simple or divided leaves, often spiny edged, and cone-like flower-heads often surrounded by an involucre of conspicuous spiny bracts

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in dry, well drained, poor to moderately fertile soil, in full sun with protection from winter wet

Propagation

Insert root cuttings in late winter; propagate by division during spring, although they may be slow to re-establish

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Coastal
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

Tidy plants after flowering; ideal for flower arranging - cut stems before the flowers are fully open

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, and slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rot and powdery mildews

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